Management

Biden offers most vigorous defense of Obama stimulus so far

The vice president makes Ryan admit he sought funds for constituents.

Management

The Navy’s Savvy Negotiator

Elliott Branch keeps watch over the vast, complex, $90-billion-a-year procurement operation for the Navy and Marines.

Nextgov

Panetta: Intruders ‘successfully gained access’ to critical control systems

The Pentagon is finalizing offensive rules of engagement to protect civilian cyberspace

Management

Body Language: Watching the Debate on Mute

I watched the Vice Presidential Debate with sound off--here's what I saw.

Defense

Romney to Obama: Serious questions about terrorist strike in Libya

The GOP nominee says questions about the killings are not political.

News

Vice presidential debate: What they said about government

Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan square off in their only face-to-face encounter.

Oversight

The state of the Paul Ryan brand coming into the debate

Thursday night will serve as a national debut for the chairman of the House Budget Committee.

Management

It's Easy to Pretend Government Doesn't Matter

Author Gautam Mukunda says critics of government employees don't realize how good they have it.

Management

Homeland Security IG disputes charge of wasteful spending

Says research group inaccurately described $700,000 used for year-end awards.

Pay & Benefits

Thrift Savings Plan Roth participation grows steadily

About 40,000 federal employees, including Marines, sign up for Roth in its first four months.

Oversight

Polls show Paul Ryan favored to win the debate

Republican National Committee tries to play down expectations.

Management

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Brain Damage?

New research indicates lack of sleep can cause two things: Euphoria and brain damage.

Defense

Should the CIA share some of the blame for Benghazi?

Speculation of CIA involvement was prompted by a House Oversight and Government Reform hearing.

Tech

Watchdog alerts troops in Afghanistan to new IED dangers

Letter cites faulty reporting by Afghan contractors.

Management

Being 'Busy' Is a Lame Excuse

Saying you're "busy" is just an excuse to not address the decisions you're making.

Management

Cartoon Bears Take on Big Soda

A clever new video shows the brutal consequences of soda consumption.

Defense

Yemeni security chief for U.S. embassy killed

Killing comes as Congress investigates an attack on U.S. personnel in Benghazi.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Crazy polls abound

The numbers take center stage on late night.

Management

8 Career Killing Habits

These eight habits may be responsible for stalling your career .